The words fell.
Chen Wujiu and Wei Wuyin looked at each other, unable to refute.
That's really true.
It succeeded. The country was peaceful and the people were safe. The crisis was eliminated without a trace. The Great Zhou could continue for a few more years and it was stable.
It failed and there were widespread complaints, so several chief officials of Jingzhou Prefecture were dragged out and beheaded to appease the people and restore stability.
Moreover, no promises were made to the powerful and wealthy businessmen, and there was almost no loss for the empress.
This deal is a sure win, it's a great bargain.
What a pity! If the empress had focused on governing the country earlier, how could things have developed to this point today?
If you think about it carefully, this level is really not easy to pass.
Chen Wujiu and Wei Wuyin felt their scalps tingling and they wanted to cry but had no tears.
Wei Wuyin shook his head vigorously, throwing away all the conspiracy theories in his head.
He consoled himself with a forced smile, saying:
"Junior Brother Qin, you worry too much."
"We have no grudges against His Majesty, so why would His Majesty harm us like this?"
"Your Majesty must have been careless and forgot about this."
Qin Yuan imitated Wei Wuyin, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly:
"Brother Wei, who among those who work in the imperial court doesn't have a black heart?"
"You are still too naive."
Wei Wuyin frowned, "Junior brother, what you said seems familiar. Where have I heard it before..."
"Cough cough cough..." Qin Yuan coughed a few times to hide his embarrassment, and then said:
"Brother, this is not the point. The key next is how you two can overcome this difficulty."
"Uh...shouldn't it be the three of us?"
"No, no, no, Brother Wei, you are totally wrong. I am still young and haven't had enough good days. I still want to live a few more years."
Qin Yuan denied it repeatedly and said confidently:
"Brother Wei, you don't want your little sister to be a widow at such a young age, do you?"
"Brother Wei, you don't want our teacher, at such an old age, to have to endure the pain of losing a child, right?"
"So, I, Junior Brother, can only support you two brothers mentally."
Wei Wuyin was speechless. How thick-skinned must one be to be able to say such words without blushing or beating his heart...
Chen Wujiu also laughed, then realized something and said with a serious face:
"Alright, Junior Brother Qin, stop joking. Judging from your expression, I'm afraid you've already made up your mind, right?"
"Don't keep me in suspense, just tell me your solution!"
This reminder suddenly enlightened Wei Wuyin: "Good boy, you're making fun of me again!"
Qin Yuan put away his smile and said seriously, "Two senior brothers, you should know that in this world, some people are greedy for money, and some people are greedy for fame."
"If the imperial court intervenes, we can borrow some money and grain from these greedy merchants and offer a certain amount of interest. Naturally, we can raise a considerable amount of money and grain."
"But now, if the imperial court doesn't step in, how can Jingzhou Prefecture raise the money on its own?" Wei Wuyin asked.
"So..." Qin Yuan grinned, "We can only make a fuss about the name."
Chen Wujiu pondered for a long time and asked, "Junior brother, what do you mean by that? Find a wealthy family to pay, then write lyrics and compose music for them, and spread it around the world?"
Wei Wuyin thought for a moment and muttered, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be better for those wealthy families to just support a few down-and-out scholars? Wouldn't that save money and trouble?"
really.
Cognition affects the way we think about doing things.
Qin Yuan shook his head. "Senior Brother Chen's direction is right, but his method is wrong."
"Why write lyrics and compose music? Why not just erect a monument and inscribe the whole story and the amount of money raised on it?"
"hiss--"
Chen Wujiu and Wei Wuyin looked at each other and thought this plan was very feasible!
Qin Yuan's words were not finished yet:
"Also, if the two brothers are planning to build a road or a bridge, why not name it after them?"
"In fact, the two brothers could simply hand this part of the project over to them. I believe no one would cheat on such a matter and bring themselves into disgrace for eternity."
Chen Wujiu nodded repeatedly: "Good idea, good idea! Junior brother is really a genius!"
Wei Wuyin was also shocked, "Junior brother, it's really a waste of your talent to be a mere magistrate of Jingzhou."
"Even the former Prime Minister Zhang Jiangling couldn't come up with such a solution!"
"We not only made the wealthy merchants pay the money willingly, but also completed the construction project and fulfilled the court's mission at the same time."
"It's like killing three birds with one stone!"
Chen Wujiu was eager to try, and said excitedly: "Now we will split into three groups. I will go to Jingzhou City to raise funds from the greedy children of the noble families, and Old Wei will go to the wealthy families in the city to raise funds. Junior Brother Qin, you will be responsible for the specific planning and implementation of the work-for-relief program..."
Um?
Wait, wait a minute...
How come I still have a job?
This won’t work!
Qin Yuan immediately spoke up and poured a basin of cold water on him:
"No, no, no, Brother Chen, don't be too hasty."
"Even if we do this, the money and food that can be raised is very limited. We have to find other ways."
Is there any other way?
Chen Wujiu and Wei Wuyin were already intrigued, their hearts were like being scratched by a cat, and they couldn't hold back at all.
He immediately asked, "What's the solution? Tell me now, Junior Brother!"
"Charity sale."
"Charity sale?"
Chen Wujiu and the other two widened their eyes and exclaimed in surprise. They were very unfamiliar with this term.
Qin Yuan explained: "It's about gathering some wealthy people, holding an auction, and then using all the proceeds from the auction for disaster relief."
The two people's eyes lit up, as if a new world had opened up.
"Junior brother, what should I sell?"
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